Bob Augustine – “The Candy Wrapper”

Bob Augustine, performing under the name Folk-IndieBob, really caught my attention with “The Candy Wrapper”, it’s one of those songs that comes across as personal without trying too hard, like something he needed to write. The track centers on unrequited love, but he approaches it in a way that’s grounded and relatable, using the image of a candy wrapper to say something a lot heavier. It’s not dressed up with layers of production, just his voice and acoustic guitar, and that simplicity makes the message land even harder.

You can tell he’s not writing to impress; he’s just being honest. That might be why it’s sticking with people. The song is part of his debut album “Folk-IndieBob”, which follows a similar stripped-down, reflective approach. If this is your first time hearing of him, this is a good place to start. Follow him on social media to keep up with what he puts out next.